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FV12 XZD

2012 Volkswagen Jetta

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jun 2027
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

170,199 mi
Last recorded170,199 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Jetta75,095 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV12 XZD
MakeVolkswagen
ModelJetta
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2026 170,199 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2026 170,198 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both side (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Jun 2025 166,348 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2024 162,880 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2023 156,406 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play Both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Engine cover and under trays fitted

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Dec 2021 140,522 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2020 125,002 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2019 104,516 miles

vehicle fitted with under trays

Pass 26 Jun 2018 83,771 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2017 61,322 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2016 61,321 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2015 60,671 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

front number plate in poor condition

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Jetta?

Based on 438,127 MOT tests across 37,562 vehicles.

76.7%
Pass Rate
7,762
Miles/Year
36
Year Lifespan
37,562
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 8,560
coil spring broken 4,403
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 3,922
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 3,404
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 3,196
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FV12 XZD is a 2012 Volkswagen Jetta in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

Across all 2012 Volkswagen Jetta models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.4% with a typical mileage of 75,095 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Volkswagen Jetta fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 8,560 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FV12 XZD, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Jetta typically stays on UK roads for around 36 years. At 14 years old, this Volkswagen Jetta is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was FV12 XZD registered?

FV12 XZD is a 2012 Volkswagen Jetta, first registered on 30 April 2012.

Is FV12 XZD safe to buy?

The MOT history for FV12 XZD shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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